Vocabulary Quiz - VocabForce

1. connotation

trap for catching animals

relieve or lessen without curing

implied meaning of a word

ineffective or irresponsible

2. pusillanimous

violent rotating storm

copying another's work without credit

steady effort and care

lacking courage or resolve; timid

3. disillusionment

disappointment with reality

loyal, reliable, and hardworking

long-established and unlikely to change

inclined to sue; argumentative.

4. inducement

one who commits a crime

inactive, sleeping, or temporarily not in use

encouragement, motivation to do something

repetition for emphasis or clarity

5. forfeiture

moral decline or decay

courage and bravery

abundantly rich or lush.

loss of right or property

6. foray

state of careful attention or watchfulness

pay back; avenge

unscripted; spontaneous; without preparation

brief attack or incursion

7. visage

cause suddenly or prematurely

characterized by sitting or inactivity

traditions or stories passed down.

face or facial expression

8. proclamation

public announcement

condescend to do something

permissive or mild in discipline

pure, innocent or unspoiled

9. rift

self-examination or reflection

rift or split in unity

underhanded or dishonest behavior

deliberate destruction or obstruction

10. trailblazer

lively and aggressive

pioneer or innovator

lacking originality or freshness

courteous, stylish, and charming

11. abet

lack or scarcity

encourage or assist in wrongdoing

a small exclusive group

instruction, improvement, or moral upliftment

12. prowess

sudden desire or impulsive idea

a long, narrow flag

traditional saying expressing a common truth

exceptional ability or bravery

13. unease

point on earth's surface directly above the earthquake focus

discomfort or anxiety

care for or spoil excessively

embarrassingly humiliating.

14. complementary

intended to teach; instructive

lack of caution or concern for danger

serving to complete or enhance

based on a situation that isn't real

15. archetype

depraved or wicked behavior

original pattern or model

permission to enter or access

not allowing light to pass through; unclear

16. imperialism

to sympathize or feel pity

consequence or result of actions

domination; extending authority over others

underlying reasoning or explanation

17. famine

happen or occur afterward or as a result

challenging or painful experience

belief that events are predetermined

severe shortage of food

18. antidote

to make less severe.

equipment or personal belongings

unstable or uncertain

substance that counteracts poison

19. twilight

middle class; materialistic values

soft diffused light before sunrise or sunset

brief summary of main points

pretending to have morals

20. profligate

final total or summary

devout or religious reverence

wasteful or reckless

direct vote by voting population

Vocabulary Quiz:

1. connotation

2. pusillanimous

3. disillusionment

4. inducement

5. forfeiture

6. foray

7. visage

8. proclamation

9. rift

10. trailblazer

11. abet

12. prowess

13. unease

14. complementary

15. archetype

16. imperialism

17. famine

18. antidote

19. twilight

20. profligate

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Vocabulary Quiz:

1. connotation

2. pusillanimous

3. disillusionment

4. inducement

5. forfeiture

6. foray

7. visage

8. proclamation

9. rift

10. trailblazer

11. abet

12. prowess

13. unease

14. complementary

15. archetype

16. imperialism

17. famine

18. antidote

19. twilight

20. profligate

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